Initiate and navigate difficult conversations
Business leaders find initiating and navigating difficult conversations a common challenge.
Regardless of different communication styles, leaders can use a five-step process to improve communication by combining kindness and candour.
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Combining kindness and candour can help to be an even more effective communicator.
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